Private Lessons  

The Spinning Room will now resume private lessons with all the usual precautions of these current times.  Our first preference for private lessons is to try to do it virtually, contact free and outside our regular shop hours. The lessons might be any combination of phone, ZOOM or email. 
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​Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time -  518-861-0038 /  info@spinningroom.net.  

The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.

Classes

We will start offering classes either virtually through ZOOM or in-person again. This will be indicated in the class listing. To keep students and teachers safe, in-person classes will take place under the following conditions:
  • Limited number of participants (4 students + 1 teacher).
  • No longer than 2 hour long class sessions.
  • Classes will be scheduled outside our regular shop hours.
  • All have to wear masks during the entire class.
  • Temperature check will be established upon entrance when sessions are longer than 1 hour. 
  • Any one that has been in the shop and tested positive for Covid-19 should contact the shop personnel immediately.
  • Class fee must be paid at registration to secure your spot in class.​
  • No customer shopping may be done during a class, so participants need to have all their materials with them prior to the session.

November Classes

Crochet Flowers & Leaves                                                 YouTube Class (see below)

WHEN:       The YouTube videos can be purchased
​               between September 28th thru November 25th
INSTRUCTOR:  Walter Fosdick       
FEE:  $35
​This class is designed to teach students how to crochet a series of flowers (12) and leaves (6) which can be applied to many items such as the wreath pictured, a hair clip, or sewn onto a garment for a nice embellishment. Flowers can also be tailored for seasonal looks as the student wishes.  
This class will be given over a series of 7 YouTube videos with accompanying documents (which can be printed at the Spinning Room). The instructor will also list his e-mail address if questions come up. The registration period for this class will be open from September 28th thru November 25th. (upon payment, the student will receive the appropriate links and can access this class at their leisure indefinitely.)

Note: Once paid for, this class cannot be returned. 

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: Sturdy DK cotton yarn (instructor used Cascade Ultra Pima (100% cotton) in a variety of colors green, pink, yellow, brown, yellow, and teal. Patterns: provided in electronic format. 
Hook: size B (2.25 mm), yarn needle

SKILL LEVEL: This class is appropriate for advanced beginners.

Introduction to Wet Felting                                                             In-Person Class

WHEN:                Sunday,           November 1st,        12 - 2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Yvette Terplak
FEE:  $40 (includes materials)

An introduction to the fiber art of Wet Felting will be presented.  This will be a “hands-on” class.  Students will be able to create a piece of flat felt, ranging from coasters, to a small table runner a place mat or small wall hanging OR an item felted around a small form such as a cell phone case, small tablet or other small electronic device. All you need besides wool roving is some, water, a little soap, & other items found in the home, and a bit of hand action. 

MATERIALS: 
Will be provided in class.

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

Vitamin D Sweater                                                            In-Person Class

WHEN:                Tuesdays,     November 3 & 24,      6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Kathy Loegering
FEE:  $40

Make a sweater that you can wear all seasons. This is a top-down sweater (DK/ sport wt. yarn) that you can wear inside or outside throughout the year. Join me to make the Vitamin D sweater with long or ¾ sleeves.  

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmaier (can purchase on Ravelry or in the shop). 
Yarn:@1100-1850 yds of sport/dk weight yarn. 
Needles:Size US #4/24-40” circular needles and US #3/24-40” circular needles, stitch markers, scrap yarn for sleeves.

HOMEWORK:  No Homework we will start together

SKILL LEVEL: This class is not for beginners, students needs to have some experience in both knit and purl stitches.

Needle Felted Landscape                                                                 In-Person Class

WHEN:                Sunday,     November 8,      12:00 - 2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Nancy McCaffrey
FEE:  $30 + $10 mat fee to teacher

Create this beautiful framed landscape by needle felting roving onto a flat wool sheet. All materials will be provided. The following skills will be covered in class:
1. learn how to apply roving to flat wool,  
2. layering to achieve density of color and texture.
3. how to combine roving to obtain elements of shading.


MATERIALS: Fee $10
Includes, roving, use of needle felting tools and pad, black or silver frame. Matting if wanted.

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed.

Beloved Hat (Baby-Adult)                                       Virtual ZOOM Class

WHEN:                Sunday,     November 15,      12:00 - 2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Liz Cassidy
FEE:  $30 
This adorable hat comes in sizes baby-adultand keeps the ears nice and warm! Knit from side to side in a single piece, from one i-cord tie to the other, you will learn about i-cord (for the tie as well as for the knit-on edging), increases, German short rows, and decreases. Lots of techniques to learn here, the perfect project no matter what size you chose to do!

PLEASE NOTE:  Students who are registered & paid, Liz will sent the Zoom link for this class a few days in advance of the session.

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: Beloved Hat pattern (can be purchased through the shop or on Ravelry);
Yarn:85-175 yds DK weight yarn (depending on size); 
Needles:size 6, 24” or longer circular needle: size 6 double pointed needles (for the i-cord ties);
​several stitch markers (at least one should be a locking stitch marker).
HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable knitting and purling.

December Classes

Needle Felted Ornaments  ​                                                              In-Person Class

WHEN:         Tuesday,     December 1,      6:00 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Yvette Terplak
FEE:  $15 + $5  Materials fee paid to teacher in class

We will use cookie cutters, a needle and roving to make these adorable ornaments. They also make great package decorations!
Students should be able to complete at least 2 ornaments in class.

MATERIALS: 
Provided in class, for $5 fee paid to teacher.

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: No needle felting experience needed.

Crochet Pocket Shawl  ​                                                                    In-Person Class

WHEN:                Sunday,     December 6,      12:00 - 2:00pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Walter Fosdick
FEE:  $30 

Pocket shawls are not only popular but are a cozy place to rest and warm your hands or store items you want near you. Using this original pattern you will learn to make the shawl, attach the pockets and finish.

MATERIALS: 
Yarn:   742 yards of bulky yarn ;
Hook: N(10 mm); 
Other: fabricglue(optional); scissors,  yarn needle
The pattern will be provided in print or electronic format in class. 

​HOMEWORK:  Purchase your materials.

SKILL LEVEL: This class is designed for advanced beginners.

The Calming Cowl                                                                                 LIVE Zoom Class

WHEN:                Saturday,     December 12,      10:30-1:00
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE:  $30 
This is a pretty, textured cowl that, as the name implies, is a nice, calming knit.  There is a cabled panel (only 26 of the 104 stitches) to make your brain work a little bit and add some interest to your knitting (cables are easier than you think!) and a nice, easy, textured body section. Liz will give you some tips to make the cabled section even easier! We will talk about using the written pattern or the charted pattern. Liz finds the chart easier for this pattern.
PLEASE NOTE:  Students who are registered & paid, Liz will sent the Zoom link for this class a few days in advance of the session.

MATERIALS: 
Yarn:   @173 yards aran weight yarn (class sample used Plymouth Homestead). Malabrigo worsted will work or any other aran weight;
Needles: size 9, 24” circular needles; cable needle; 2 stitch markers in different colors; 
colored pencils (be helpful for using the chart in the pattern)
Pattern: The Calming Cowl pattern can be purchased on Ravelry or through the shop.

​HOMEWORK:  Cast on 104 stitches using the long tail cast on– if you don’t know how to do that, you can email Liz before class and arrange to arrive to class early.

SKILL LEVEL: You do not need experience with cables, but must be very comfortable knitting and purling. 

Needle Felted Ornaments  ​                                                              In-Person Class

WHEN:         Sunday,     December 13,      12:00 - 1:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Yvette Terplak
FEE:  $15 + $5  Materials fee paid to teacher in class

We will use cookie cutters, a needle and roving to make these adorable ornaments. They also make great package decorations!
Students should be able to complete at least 2 ornaments in class.

MATERIALS: 
Provided in class, for $5 fee paid to teacher.

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: No needle felting experience needed.